Power Converter

Convert between watts and other practical power units.

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Common Benchmarks

Air conditioner 3500 W
Refrigerator average 150 W
Car engine 100 hp
Hair dryer 1800 W
Toaster 1200 W
Electric kettle 1500 W

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert watts to kilowatts?

Divide watts by 1,000 to get kilowatts (kW).

How do you convert kilowatts to watts?

Multiply kilowatts by 1,000 to get watts (W).

How many watts are in 1 horsepower?

1 mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts.

How do you convert horsepower to kilowatts?

Multiply horsepower by about 0.7457 to get kilowatts.

What is the difference between power and energy?

Power is the rate of energy use, while energy is the total amount used over time.

What power units can I convert here?

This converter supports practical power units like watts, kilowatts, horsepower, and BTU per hour.

What is a watt?

A watt is a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second.

Can I use this for appliance or motor sizing?

Yes. It helps compare power ratings across common unit systems.

How do you convert watts to BTU per hour?

Multiply watts by about 3.41214 to get BTU/h.

Is kW the same as kWh?

No. kW is power (rate). kWh is energy (power × time). For example, running a 1 kW device for 1 hour uses 1 kWh.

About Power

Power measures how quickly work is done or energy is transferred. It is common in electrical systems, motors, and mechanical equipment ratings.

Useful for motor sizing, generator selection, appliance ratings, and process equipment benchmarking.

Supported units
W • mW • kW • MW • GW • hp • BTU/h • kcal/h